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(This course will be offered in Japanese for the AY2023, and next time will be GIGA-English course. Read the Japanese version of the syllabus for detailed information.) This lecture will combine the teaching of Aynu language to gain basic communicative competence, which enables us to delve into the rich world of Aynu culture manifested in its oral literature, with reflection on socio-political issues surrounding Aynu peoples and Aynu language revitalization in contemporary Japanese society.
(This course will be taught in Japanese for the academic year 2022, and in the following year in English as a GIGA course.)
Since the end of the Second World War, and with the independence of a great number of countries, the so-called "development" project was enacted globally to improve the living standards of the so-called "developing countries." This process was accompanied by expansion of academic knowledge of these regions, and made way for interdisciplinary and problem-solving oriented social science. In this lecture, we will explore this process from the point of view of anthropology, and with a regional focus on Latin America.
Global environmental problems in the 21st century has totally different characteristics from those in the past centuries. The Earth system is now operating in “a no-analogue state”, meaning that previous experience may not be a reliable guide to the future. Human actions occurring in one place can have dramatic effects in faraway places. The Earth system has entered a new phase in which human actions are threatening the Earth’s life support systems and drawing down the planet’s natural capital in an unsustainable manner. How could humans and social systems respond to these challenges? What are the ways to narrow the gap between global problems and international system based on nation states?
Global environmental problems in the 21st century has totally different characteristics from those in the past centuries. The Earth system is now operating in “a no-analogue state”, meaning that previous experience may not be a reliable guide to the future. Human actions occurring in one place can have dramatic effects in faraway places. The Earth system has entered a new phase in which human actions are threatening the Earth’s life support systems and drawing down the planet’s natural capital in an unsustainable manner. How could humans and social systems respond to these challenges? What are the ways to narrow the gap between global problems and international system based on nation states?
(This course will be taught in Japanese for the academic year 2024, and in the following year in English as a GIGA course.)
Since the end of the Second World War, and with the independence of a great number of countries, the so-called "development" project was enacted globally to improve the living standards of the so-called "developing countries." This process was accompanied by the expansion of academic knowledge of these regions, and made way for interdisciplinary and problem-solving oriented social science. In this lecture, we will explore this process from the point of view of anthropology, and with a regional focus on Latin America.
This course surveys approaches to second language (L2) learning and factors that influence its rate (and possible route) such as cross-linguistic influence, age and individual differences. Students will discover how humans learn language(s) after they acquire their first language (L1). Students are expected to actively participate in discussions as well as taking turns in leading the discussion on various topics covered in class.
This course surveys approaches to second language (L2) learning and factors that influence its rate (and possible route) such as cross-linguistic influence, age and individual differences. Students will discover how humans learn language(s) after they acquire their first language (L1). Students are expected to actively participate in discussions as well as taking turns in leading the discussion on various topics covered in class.
This course surveys approaches to second language (L2) learning and factors that influence its rate (and possible route) such as cross-linguistic influence, age and individual differences. Students will discover how humans learn language(s) after they acquire their first language (L1). Students are expected to actively participate in discussions as well as taking turns in leading the discussion on various topics covered in class.
This lecture will focus on disaster risk as the key element of regional planning, and will elaborate with case studies on integrated planning, coastal zone planning, dry land planning and urban area planning. Examples from developing countries in Asia will be presented. Group discussion among students will be made.
This lecture will focus on disaster risk as the key element of regional planning, and will elaborate with case studies on integrated planning, coastal zone planning, dry land planning and urban area planning. Examples from developing countries in Asia will be presented. Group discussion among students will be made.
This lecture will focus on disaster risk as the key element of regional planning, and will elaborate with case studies on integrated planning, coastal zone planning, dry land planning and urban area planning. Examples from developing countries in Asia will be presented. Group discussion among students will be made.
Introduces key concepts helpful to analyze the nature of network industries. Will try to deepen the understanding by reading literature and occasionally inviting guest speakers. Will be asked to submit approximately 200 words in English essays/ppts seven times during the semester. Some students will be asked to present based on the essays.
Note that a class dealing with essentially the same concepts but in Japanese will be offered in the second quarter of the spring semester.
Introduces key concepts helpful to analyze the nature of network industries. Will try to deepen the understanding by reading literature and occasionally inviting guest speakers. Will be asked to submit approximately 200 words in English essays/ppts seven times during the semester. Some students will be asked to present based on the essays.
Note that a class dealing with essentially the same concepts but in Japanese will be offered in the second quarter of the spring semester.
The course aims to introduce students to basic concepts of semantics and methods for practical analysis of linguistic data. We will put particular focus on the analysis of lexical meaning from a cognitive linguistic perspective. What is the mechanism behind our understanding of lexical meaning? How are our concepts structured via metaphors other conceptual operations? What might we be able to learn from the analysis of culturally significant lexical items? These are basic research questions of this course. Graduate students who have already taken this course are expected to enhance their skill further and to tackle on a research question which will result in a professional presentation.
The course aims to introduce students to basic concepts of semantics and methods for practical analysis of linguistic data. We will put particular focus on the analysis of lexical meaning from a cognitive linguistic perspective. What is the mechanism behind our understanding of lexical meaning? How are our concepts structured via metaphors other conceptual operations? What might we be able to learn from the analysis of culturally significant lexical items? These are basic research questions of this course. Graduate students who have already taken this course are expected to enhance their skill further and to tackle on a research question which will result in a professional presentation.
n this lecture, we aim to collectively explore how to compile the results of pattern language research on creation and practice into academic papers, and to apply these findings to individual studies.
With the impressive developments of ICT, a new field of research on learning called Learning Environment Theory is gaining popularity. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing institutions that promote education to make major structural changes. As a result, traditional ideas about the meaning of learning environments, in which formal learning in the classroom and informal learning outside the classroom work together, efforts to create autonomous learning environments are now going through a major transformation.
Learning Environment Theory has connections with a variety of disciplines, including cognitive science, neuroscience, culture, and communication.
In addition to Learning Environment Theory, research on education is exploring the possibility of bringing in new perspectives, such as globalization and education, integrated education/individualized autonomous learning, and situated learning. Consequently, the idea of Environmental Design is gaining importance as well.
In these lectures, four faculty members will discuss ICT-based learning environments based on research in their respective fields at this important time, with the aim of producing human resources with a broad range of knowledge and practical skills: promoting collaboration between those involved in education and those in technology, considering the needs of learners, and developing contents that reflect new learning styles, with emphasis on awareness of the existence of new trends. Students will be invited to articulate proposals for developing learning environments that exploit their creativity in building a new learning environment through theory and practice.
Objective of this course is to obtain fundamental knowledge on information security to equip with skills to build secure system in business environment.
This course provides fundamental knowledge and skills of information security which widely required for practice and design of Information Technology. This include technology, management, legal issues, certification and privacy issues etc. The newest trends on techniques used by attackers and their countermeasures are to be covered. This course is intended to comply with standardized body of knowledge in information security and students can be prepared for certification such as "information security specialist" or CISSP. Expect students who seek carrier as information technology/information security manager in organizations, consultants, researchers etc.
With the impressive developments of ICT, a new field of research on learning called Learning Environment Theory is gaining popularity. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing institutions that promote education to make major structural changes. As a result, traditional ideas about the meaning of learning environments, in which formal learning in the classroom and informal learning outside the classroom work together, efforts to create autonomous learning environments are now going through a major transformation.
Learning Environment Theory has connections with a variety of disciplines, including cognitive science, neuroscience, culture, and communication.
In addition to Learning Environment Theory, research on education is exploring the possibility of bringing in new perspectives, such as globalization and education, integrated education/individualized autonomous learning, and situated learning. Consequently, the idea of Environmental Design is gaining importance as well.
In these lectures, four faculty members will discuss ICT-based learning environments based on research in their respective fields at this important time, with the aim of producing human resources with a broad range of knowledge and practical skills: promoting collaboration between those involved in education and those in technology, considering the needs of learners, and developing contents that reflect new learning styles, with emphasis on awareness of the existence of new trends. Students will be invited to articulate proposals for developing learning environments that exploit their creativity in building a new learning environment through theory and practice.
Objective of this course is to obtain fundamental knowledge on information security to equip with skills to build secure system in business environment.
This course provides fundamental knowledge and skills of information security which widely required for practice and design of Information Technology. This include technology, management, legal issues, certification and privacy issues etc. The newest trends on techniques used by attackers and their countermeasures are to be covered. This course is intended to comply with standardized body of knowledge in information security and students can be prepared for certification such as "information security specialist" or CISSP. Expect students who seek carrier as information technology/information security manager in organizations, consultants, researchers etc.
Objective of this course is to obtain fundamental knowledge on information security to equip with skills to build secure system in business environment.
This course provides fundamental knowledge and skills of information security which widely required for practice and design of Information Technology. This include technology, management, legal issues, certification and privacy issues etc. The newest trends on techniques used by attackers and their countermeasures are to be covered. This course is intended to comply with standardized body of knowledge in information security and students can be prepared for certification such as "information security specialist" or CISSP. Expect students who seek carrier as information technology/information security manager in organizations, consultants, researchers etc.
With the impressive developments of ICT, a new field of research on learning called Learning Environment Theory is gaining popularity. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing institutions that promote education to make major structural changes. As a result, traditional ideas about the meaning of learning environments, in which formal learning in the classroom and informal learning outside the classroom work together, efforts to create autonomous learning environments are now going through a major transformation.
Learning Environment Theory has connections with a variety of disciplines, including cognitive science, neuroscience, culture, and communication.
In addition to Learning Environment Theory, research on education is exploring the possibility of bringing in new perspectives, such as globalization and education, integrated education/individualized autonomous learning, and situated learning. Consequently, the idea of Environmental Design is gaining importance as well.
In these lectures, four faculty members will discuss ICT-based learning environments based on research in their respective fields at this important time, with the aim of producing human resources with a broad range of knowledge and practical skills: promoting collaboration between those involved in education and those in technology, considering the needs of learners, and developing contents that reflect new learning styles, with emphasis on awareness of the existence of new trends. Students will be invited to articulate proposals for developing learning environments that exploit their creativity in building a new learning environment through theory and practice.
The interaction of various elements provides multiple biological functions in any creature. These interactions are observed in multilayers, such as molecular, cell, organ, and individual levels, which help us understand various biological phenomena and behavior patterns. Here, we will learn about network analyses.
The interaction of various elements provides multiple biological functions in any creature. These interactions are observed at multiple levels, such as molecular, cellular, organ, and individual levels, which help us understand various biological phenomena and behaviors. Here we will learn about network analysis.
This lecture offers students to learn the basic concept and the latest development of Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing and Global Navigation Systems for the Digital Earth Initiatives.